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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,580.94, 27,021.74 and 11,624.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,580.94, 27,021.74 and 11,624.76 is: 16,042.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,580.94 : 27,021.74 = 11,624.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,580.94/27,021.74 = 11,624.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,580.94x = 27,021.74 × 11,624.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,580.94x = 314,121,184.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,121,184.16/19,580.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,042.19

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